- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · W Orange, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341761002494
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in W Orange · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in W Orange, NJ.
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 341761002494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 341761002494 · W Orange, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 9.9:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Orange High School (2,106 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Orange Hi
West Orange High School
2,106 students
- Liberty Middle 559
Liberty Middle School
559 students
- Gregory Elemen 484
Gregory Elementary School
484 students
- Edison Middle 477
Edison Middle School
477 students
- Roosevelt Midd 457
Roosevelt Middle School
457 students
- This school 414
Washington Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 29.7%
Two or More 3.9%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Washington Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Orange Public Schools reports $30,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in W Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
57.3% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in W Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary School rank among public schools in W Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in W Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in W Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
Besides Washington Elementary School, West Orange Public Schools also operates West Orange High School (2,106 students), Liberty Middle School (559 students), and Gregory Elementary School (484 students). See the West Orange Public Schools district page for the complete list.